Removal And Installation (Primary Timing Chain TENSIONER): Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• When installing primary timing chain tensioner, push in plunger and keep it pressed in with stopper pin.
• Remove any dirt and foreign materials completely from the back and the mounting surfaces of primary timing chain tensioner.
• After installation, pull out stopper pin.
• When installing the IVT control valve covers perform the following steps.

1. Install IVT control valve covers as follows:
   1. Install new collared O-rings in front timing chain case oil hole (left and right sides).
      Fig 1: Locating O-Ring

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   2. Install new seal rings on the IVT control covers.
   3. Apply Silicone RTV Sealant to the IVT control covers.
      • Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS".
        Fig 2: Identifying Seal Rings On IVT Control Covers

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      • Being careful not to move the seal ring from the installation groove, align the dowel pins on the chain case with the holes to install the IVT control covers.
      • Tighten the intake valve timing control cover bolts in the order as shown.

        Intake valve timing control cover bolts : 11.3 N.m (1.2 kg-m, 100 in-lb) 

        Fig 3: Locating Left And Right Dowel Holes

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